THE CHOOK BOOK - Ridley Corporation

19 BARASTOC LAYER RANGE BARASTOC LAYER RANGE
20
TOP LAYER MASH
TOP LAYER CRUMBLE
COMPLETE FEED
for laying hens in a commercial
flock. Also suitable for a home flock
where high performance is required.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 POINT OF LAY POINT OF LAY
HATCHING
WEEKS
KEY FEATURES:
• Complete and nutritionally balanced to support
egg production and health of laying hens.
• Formulated to provide balanced levels of
amino acids important for high levels of
performance.
• Formulated to provide balanced levels of
protein, energy, vitamins and minerals,
including calcium.
• Suited to a wide range of layer-type breeds.
• Available as both crumble or mash products.
(Note that both products may not be available
in all regions.)
FEEDING DIRECTIONS
• Ensure birds have continuous access to
feed – do not restrict feed consumption.
• Avoid overfeeding by ensuring adequate
feeding space for all birds.
• Green scraps, pasture and hay may be fed
in small amounts.
• Ensure hens have access to clean, fresh
water at all times.
EXPECTED FEED CONSUMPTION
• Appropriate feed consumption is 115 to
125 grams of feed per bird each day for
mature full size hens.
• A group of 10 hens will consume
approximately between 8 and 9 kilograms
of feed each week.
ANALYSIS (AS-FED)
Crude Protein (minimum) 16.5%
Crude Fat (minimum) 2.5%
Crude Fibre (maximum) 6.0%
Salt (maximum added) 0.3%
Calcium (minimum) 3.6%
Copper (added) 8.0mg/kg
Selenium (added) 0.3mg/kg
FEEDING DIRECTIONS
• Ensure birds have continuous access to
feed – do not restrict feed consumption.
• Self-feeders designed for poultry are a
good way to ensure feed is continuously
available.
• Ensure Barastoc Layer Mash makes up
the majority of the hens’ total daily feed to
ensure a balanced diet.
• Green scraps, pasture and hay may be fed
in small amounts.
• Ensure hens have access to clean, fresh
water at all times.
ANALYSIS (AS-FED)
Crude Protein (minimum) 15.0%
Crude Fat (minimum) 2.5%
Crude Fibre (maximum) 6.0%
Salt (maximum added) 0.3%
Copper (added) 4.0mg/kg
Selenium (added) 0.15mg/kg
Calcium (minimum) 3.5%
LAYER MASH
COMPLETE FEED
containing whole and crushed
grains, for laying hens
in a home flock.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 POINT OF LAY
POINT OF LAY
HATCHING
WEEKS
KEY FEATURES:
• A complete feed to support egg production
and health of laying hens.
• Formulated to provide balanced levels of
protein, energy, vitamins and minerals,
including calcium.
• Suited to a wide range of layer-type breeds.